english poem terms

pathetic fallacy

A literary device that attributes human emotions and traits to nature or inanimate objects

ex. In the poem, the angry storm reflected the protagonist's inner turmoil.

synesthesia

A literary phenomenon where stimulation of one sensory pathway leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second sensory pathway

ex. When a musician hears colors or sees sounds

synecdoche

A figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole or vice versa.

Using 'wheels' to refer to a car, as in 'He got a new set of wheels.'

metonymy

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is substituted with a closely related term.

Using 'the crown' to refer to royal authority or leadership.